Day1.YangonArrival

Arrive at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our tour guide and transfer to hotel. Special evening visit to the massive Shwedagon pagoda, one of the wonders of the world for its religious significance and Myanmar lavishness, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar culture.

Overnight at Yangon.

Day 2.Yangon – Shwedaung – Akauk Hill - Pyay (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning transfer to Pyay by coach, only 161 km north of Yangon, is an important commercial center for trade between the Ayeyarwady Delta, Central and Upper Myanmar and the Rakhine (Arakan) State.

En route stop at Shwedaung, visiting for* **Shwemyethman Pagoda** meaning 'Paya with the Golden Spectacles'; and then proceed to Akauk Hill, different sizes and styles of Buddha images are carved into the wall of the Ayeyarwaddy bank.

Overnight at Pyay.

Day 3.Pyay – Bagan (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning excursion to Bawbawgyi Paya and cube-shaped Bebe Paya, is the oldest stupa in the area, over 45 meters high. And then directly drive to Bagan.

Overnight at Bagan.

Day 4. Bagan (Sightseeing)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning sightseeings to Nyaung U Market, combination of a wet bazzar for locals and a souvenir and crafts market for tourists. Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later sand stone stupa; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with the antique mural paintings in 13th century; Wetkyi-Inn Gubyaukkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of Buddha tales; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and Tharabar Gate, the only remaining gate of 9th Century A.D.

Afternoon excursion to Myinkabagubyaukgyi Temple which is also noted for the paintings ,the earliest paintings in Bagan; Ananda Temple, only one architectural masterpiece with the glazed-clay plaques; Ananda Okkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th Century mural paintings; Thatbyinnyu Temple, the white-watch Temples; Dhammayangyi, a massive Temple with the great Myanmar masonary; lacquerware industry and Shwesandaw Pagoda, especially for the sunset.

Morning fly to Mandalay. Arrive at Mandalay International Airport, excursion to ancient capital Amarapura, old royal city before Mandalay. Tour highlights are Maha-gandayon Monastery (Buddhist University); U Bein Wooden

Bridge, over 150 years long wooden bridge and silk weaving industry. Then proceed to Ava (Inwa), once a royal capital for four times which is visited by horsecart, to visit Bagaya Monastery, Nanmyint Watch Tower and Maha Aungmye Bonzan brick monastery.

In the afternoon sightseeings in Sagaing are Ywataung Village, well-known for its silver craftsmen; Kaunghmudaw, an enormous solid dome-shaped pagoda; and picturesque Sagaing Hills, offer panoramic view of the valleys and a retreat for Buddhist saints. After that drive back to Mandalay.

Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 6. Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay (By Boat)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning excursion to Mingun by boat, 11 km. upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour highlights include: huge unfinished Mingun Pagoda; Sattawya Pagoda with marble foot-print of Buddha; Mingun Bell, which weights 90 tons- the largest uncracked ringing bell in the world and Myatheindan Pagoda with seven concentric terraces. Then return to Mandalay, 45 minute boat trip is a very pleasant way to see the life a long the Ayeyarwaddy River.

Afternoon sightseeing to Mandalay to visit the most venerable Mahamuni Pagoda; Myanmar traditional handicraft workshops: marble works, woodcarvings, gold-leaf making and tapestry works; Mandalay Royal Palace; Zegyo Market; Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carving; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, and Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for panoramic view of the city.

Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 7. Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya - Kalaw (By Flight)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning fly to Heho. And then drive to Pindaya, it is a small quiet town, about 65 kilometers north of Heho, to visit Pindaya Lake (Poktaloke Kan) and Pindaya Cave, also known as “Shwe U Min”, home to over 8,000 Buddha images of various size. Enjoy the great scenic beauties of the countryside along the road. After that proceed to Kalaw. It is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests.

Overnight at Kalaw.

Day 8. Kalaw-Inle (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning excursion to the rest place of hill tribe villages and people in the surrounding areas including the Palaung and Pa-Oh tribes. These people are well-known for their very beautiful costumes and friendly faces.

Afternoon transferring to Inle,2 hours drive from Kalaw, the vast picturesque lake, 900 meters above sea-level, a haven for waterfowl and other birds, famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauties.

Day 10. Inle – Indein (By Boat)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning excursion to Indein where a cluster of over five hundred shrines in 17th century along the pleasant creek by boat. On the way, the both sides are paddy fields you can see the farmers ploughing by water buffaloes, Novice monks, buffalo tenders and village girls wash and swim in the creek.

Overnight at Inle.

Day 11. Inle - Heho - Yangon (By Flight)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning visit to Nyaung Shwe. Then transfer to Heho Airport for flight back to Yangon. Afternoon visit to Kabaaye (World Peace) Pagoda; Chaukhtatkyi, reclining Buddha Image and National Museum.

Overnight at Yangon.

Day 12. Yangon Departure

Afternoon sightseeing to Bogyoke Aung San Market; Myanmar famous gems and jewelleries sales centers and Sule Pagoda with the specific octagonal shape. Evening transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure flight.

A Special Extension Tour Program For Relax

After ending the tours, visitors can relax in Ngapali beach as extension trip

Day 1.Yangon- Thandwe - Ngapali (By Flight)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Transfer to airport for flight Yangon - Thandwe. After arriving in Thandwe, 20 minutes drive to Ngapali beach. Located on the shores of the Bays of Bengal, this beautiful beach with white sand beach and crystal clear sea water. Overnight at Ngapali Beach.